Dactyloprus coccus, scale insect
The colouring agent cochineal is derived from this insect which lives on the prickly pear cactus and is native to Mexico. Insects measure 3-4mm in length
Picture No
10708102
Media ID
47577548
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Credit
Mary Evans / Natural History Museum
Source
Photograph from the Natural History Museum Collection
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